Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the North Wales Branch.
There is a very useful site about butterflies and moths in North Wales called North Wales Lepidoptera.
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Species to look out for
Get involved
News
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Man the ramparts for marching butterflies
History fans are being asked to take a closer look at castles this summer in a bid to track the changing fortunes of one of the UK’s most striking and overlooked butterflies.
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The Prince of Wales takes part in Big Butterfly Count
The Prince of Wales has recorded dozens of butterflies while taking part in the world’s largest butterfly survey at his home in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
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Attenborough: ‘Watching butterflies is good for you!’
Sir David Attenborough has spoken of the mental health benefits of watching butterflies as he urged the public to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks.
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Latest trends in butterfly indicators revealed
In the UK, since 1976, the habitat specialists butterflies index has fallen by 77%, whilst wider countryside abundance is down by 46%.
Events
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North Wales: Moths For The Glaslyn Ospreys
Sunday 2nd September 2018: 10am
Pont Croesor Nr., Bryn Ffynnon, Prenteg, Porthmadog
Join the Branch to go through the moth traps set out the night before at the Glaslyn Osprey Hide, at Pont Croesor - we've found Death's-head Hawk-moths here in the past!
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North Wales: Moth Group Meeting
Monday 3rd September 2018: 8pm
Pensychnant Conservation Centre And Nature Reserve, Conwy
Join the Branch at this informal meeting of North Wales Moth-ers and natural history enthusiasts - all welcome!
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North Wales: Branch AGM/Members’ Day
Saturday 6th October 2018, 10.30am-4.15pm
Pensychnant Conservation Centre And Nature Reserve, Sychnant Pass, Conwy
Want to find out more about Butterfly Conservation and what happens in North Wales? Want to learn more about butterflies and moths in North Wales? Then come to our Branch AGM/Members Day!
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Reserves
Contact branch
- Chairman
Ilija Vukomanovic - Branch Secretary
Julian Thompson - Branch Treasurer
Bob Lee - Membership Secretary & Newsletter Editor
Mark Sheridan - Events and Publicity Officer
Ian Gorton